Is private school cheaper in Green Bay or Orange County?

Green Bay has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $20,800/year in Orange County. That's $12,700/year less, or $165,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Green Bay over Orange County?

Average tuition in Green Bay is $12,700/year less than Orange County. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $165,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Green Bay, $11,200/year in Orange County.

How do Green Bay and Orange County private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Green Bay averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average). Orange County averages $20,800/year ($8,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Green Bay vs Orange County

Green Bay averages $12,700/year less for private school (157% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $165,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Green Bay is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $20,800/year in Orange County. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Green Bay

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Orange County

$20,800

avg tuition/year

$8,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Green Bay	Orange County	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,100/yr	$20,800/yr	-$12,700
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$11,200/yr	-$5,700
Independent/Prep	$18,300/yr	$34,800/yr	-$16,500
Elementary (K-5)	$6,900/yr	$17,000/yr	-$10,100
Middle School (6-8)	$8,100/yr	$20,800/yr	-$12,700
High School (9-12)	$9,700/yr	$25,500/yr	-$15,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Green Bay

$105,300

Orange County

$270,400

Choosing Green Bay saves $165,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $330,200.

Sample Schools

Green Bay

Notre Dame Academy (Green Bay)

Catholic · PK–12 · $9,600/yr

Fox Valley Lutheran High School

Lutheran · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Orange County

Sage Hill School

Independent · 9–12 · $41,800/yr

Fairmont Preparatory Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $34,600-$37,200/yr

Calvary Chapel Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

JSerra Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.